Faro Airport (FAO) is one of the busiest airports in Portugal with passenger traffic of 9 million. It has been home to Ryanair since 2010.
Quick Information about Faro Airport
The following table is an overview of Faro Airport indicated below:
| Airport | Faro International Airport |
| Airport Type | Public |
| Owner | Public, operated by Vinci Group |
| Operator | ANA Aeroportos de Portugal |
| Hub for | EasyJet Europe, Air Atlantis, Air Columbus |
| Serves | Faro, Algarve, Portugal |
| Faro Airport Code | FAO |
| Faro Airport Terminals | 1 |
| Faro International Airport Runway | 1 |
| Faro International Airport Coordinates | 37°00′52″N 007°57′57″W |
| Faro Airport Address | 8006-901 Faro, Portugal |
| Official Website | https://ana.pt/ |
| Official Phone Number | 351 289 800 800 |
| Elevation | 7 m / 24 ft |
Faro Airport Code
Faro Airport code is FAO. This airport derives its IATA code from its city Faro in Portugal. Its elevation above sea level is 7 meters.
| IATA CODE | FAO |
| ICAO CODE | LPFR |
| FAA CODE | N/A |
| WORLD AREA CODE | 469 |
| COUNTRY CODE | PRT |
| ZIP CODE | 8006-901 |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | FAO |
Faro Airport Map
The Faro Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Faro Airport Terminal
Faro Airport (FAO) is serviced by a single terminal building. It is equipped with all the latest facilities such as lounges, restaurants, and duty-free shops among others.
Faro Airport International Runways
Faro Airport (FAO) has a single runway:
| Name | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
| 10-28 | 8,169 ft | 148 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest Airports to Faro International Airport (FAO)
Some of the closest airports to FAO Airport are:
- Seville Airport – 214 km.
- Lisbon Portela Airport – 278 km.
- Jerez Airport – 291 km.
- Rabat-Salé Airport – 347 km.
- Gibraltar International Airport – 396 km.
Airlines Operating from Faro International Airport (FAO)
The following airlines operate from Faro Airport :
- Aer Lingus
- Air France
- Air Transat
- British Airways
- Brussels Airlines
- Corendon Airlines
- Chair Airlines
- Corendon Dutch Airlines
- easyJet
- Edelweiss Air
- Green Airlines
- Iberia Regional
